Learn to Spin with Anne Field: Spinning Basics (Paperback)

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Learn to Spin with Anne Field: Spinning Basics (Paperback)

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An invaluable resource for the novice spinner, from internationally acclaimed spinner and weaver, the late Anne Field.

With easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions, Anne guides the beginner to the art of spinning through all they need to know to get started. She explains the spinning process and a variety of techniques, including preparation of fleeces, worsted and woolen spinning methods, plying, adjusting tension, treadling, skeining, drafting and blending--plus, tips, tricks, and helpful advice about spinning wheels and how they work.

Inside, you'll find:

  • Discussions of a wide range of fibers suitable for spinning--wool, alpaca, silk, mohair, cotton, angora, synthetic and blended fibers--with details on the characteristics of each fiber and best spinning methods to use
  • Easy, straightforward crafting projects designed to make use of your newly spun yarns, with complete instructions
  • Highly-illustrated directions with full-color high-quality photographs that bring the details to life
Anne Field is a spinner and weaver with nearly 50 years of experience. She is the author of "The Ashford Book of Spinning," "The Ashford Book of Weaving," "Collapse Weave," "Devore," "The Four-Shaft Table Loom," "Spinning Wool: Beyond the Basics," and "Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom." She teaches regularly in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States, and her work has been exhibited in New Zealand and overseas.
Product Details ISBN: 9781570764929
ISBN-10: 1570764921
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Publication Date: November 1st, 2011
Pages: 207
Language: English

Anne Field has created a useful book that brings together the devore technique with a variety of textile processes. She has woven and knitted most of the samples, showing her dedication to thoroughly understanding and experimenting with devore.”  Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot Summer 2010

"This detailed Spinning 101 text details how those new to the spindle can give the craft a whorl. Trouble-shooting Problem Solver boxes and crisp photos to help tyros follow along." —Yarn Market News (January 2012)